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Biotechnology Contacts

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Not sure who to contact? We can help!

Select an option from the list below.

I want to...

get help using APHIS eFile to apply for a biotechnology permit

ask about the biotechnology permit process or requirements, or check on the

status of a biotechnology permit application

ask a question about regulatory requirements for modified microorganisms

obtain a “Letter of No Permit Required”

ask about the inspection process, report a compliance incident, or submit a

required report

know if my modified plant qualifies for a regulatory exemption, or submit a

"Confirmation of Exemption" request

ask a question about the Regulatory Status Review process, or submit a

Regulatory Status Review request

ask general questions about the regulation of modified plants, plant pests, or

biocontrol organisms

obtain a permit or ask questions about importing, exporting, or licensing animal

products or biologics
obtain a permit or ask questions about plants, plant products, or plant pests

that are not modified using genetic engineering

contact BRS headquarters

APHIS eFile

Contact the BRS eFile support staff if you're a biotechnology permit applicant and

have questions about using the APHIS eFile system.

BRS Support Staff

Email: brs.efile@usda.gov

Phone: 301-851-3877

Hours

9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. ET

Biotechnology Permit Status

Contact us to ask about the permitting process for importation, interstate

movement, or environmental release of modified organisms or to check on the

status of your permit application or request labels.

BRS Permits Staff

Email: brspermits@usda.gov

Phone: 301-851-3913

Alt-Phone: 301-851-3874

Modified Microorganism Permitting Requirements

Contact us if you have questions about whether your modified microorganism

requires a BRS permit.
Biotech Microbes

Email: biotechmicrobes@usda.gov

Letter of No Permit Required

Contact us to request a "Letter of No Permit Required."

BRS Letter of No Permit Required

Email: brsnopermitrequired@usda.gov

Compliance Questions, Incident Reporting, and Report Submission

Contact us to learn about the compliance and inspection process, report a

compliance incident, or submit a required report.

BRS Compliance

Email: brscompliance@usda.gov

Phone: 301-851-3935

Fax: 301-734-8910

Exemptions and the Confirmation Request Process

Contact us if you have questions about exemptions or the confirmation request

process or to submit a confirmation request.

BRS Exemptions and Confirmations

Email: confirmationrequests@usda.gov
Regulatory Status Reviews of Modified Plants

Contact us if you have questions about the Regulatory Status Review process or

want to submit a Regulatory Status Review request.

BRS Regulatory Status Reviews

Email: rsrrequests@usda.gov

Regulation of Modified Organisms

Contact us if you have general questions about APHIS’ regulation of biotechnology

plants or plant pests.

Regulation of Modified Organisms

Email: biotechquery@usda.gov

All Animal Products and Veterinary Biologics

Contact APHIS Veterinary Services for importing, exporting, or licensing animal

products or biologics (including those that are genetically modified).

For general requests:

Animal Product Import and Export Team

Email: apie@usda.gov

Phone: 301-851-3300

Note:

Email is preferred.
For CVB-related questions, including policy, evaluation, and licensing as well as

inspection and compliance:

Center for Veterinary Biologics

Email: cvb@usda.gov

Phone: 515-337-6100

To report an adverse event:

USDA Adverse Event Reporting

Mailing Address:

1920 Dayton Ave.

P.O. Box 844

Ames, IA 50010

To report an adverse event:

USDA Adverse Event Reporting

Plants and Plant Products That Are Not Modified Using Genetic Engineering

Contact APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine if you have questions about plants,

plant products, or plant pests that are not genetically modified.

For general questions:

Plant Permits Team

Email: plantproducts.permits@usda.gov

Phone: 877-770-5990
For questions about CITES (endangered plant species)

CITES Team

Phone: 301-851-2347

For questions about permits for regulated organisms and soil:

Pest Permits Team

Email: pest.permits@usda.gov

Phone: 301-851-2285

Alt-Phone: 866-524-5421

Biotechnology Regulatory Services Headquarters

Contact the BRS main office for general questions or information.

APHIS BRS Headquarters

Phone: 301-851-3877

Mailing address:

4700 River Rd.

Uni 146

Riverdale, MD 20738

Biotechnology Contacts